SAM #36C10B26Q0599

VA Memorials Integration Services and Innovation (MISI) Software Development and Operations Support

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Benefits, Appeals and Memorials (BAM) is seeking contractor support to modernize and sustain the Memorial and Benefit Services (MBS) Product Line. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Information & Technology (OIT) - Benefits, Appeals and Memorials (BAM) - Scope of Services: - Integration of BOSS-E and MBMS capabilities into VA-EISS - Operations and maintenance of memorials application systems - Decommissioning legacy systems - Agile software development and DevSecOps - Cybersecurity and information assurance - Data analytics, AI/ML solutions, and business intelligence - Architecture and engineering support - Training and transition support - Secure cloud deployment and accessibility compliance - Key Service Line Items: - Project management, technical kickoff, monthly status reporting - Onboarding, PI planning, risk and configuration management - Data analytics, architecture, system support teams (operations, infrastructure, middleware, cybersecurity, DevSecOps) - Agile development teams, planning, integration/testing, implementation - Optional tasks for additional teams, training, and transition out - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with VA security, privacy, and AI requirements - Emphasis on secure cloud deployment and accessibility - Agile release schedules and DevSecOps best practices - Support for both cloud-based and client-server legacy technologies - Integration of GIS technologies - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; all services are described in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). - Vendors must demonstrate technical and corporate capabilities, including experience with similar programs and compliance with VA set-aside requirements for SDVOSB/VOSB firms.

Description

Request for Information Memorials Integration Services and Innovation (MISI) VA-26-00071371

Introduction

This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Task Execution Plan, Request for Quotation or a Request for Proposal. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI. Your response to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this RFI. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541512 with a size standard of $34 million.

1. Submittal Information:

All responsible sources may submit a response in accordance with the below information.

There is a page limitation for this RFI of 15 pages. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 15 page limit. NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED AS PART OF THIS RFI. Generic capability statements will not be accepted or reviewed. Your response must address capabilities specific to the services required in the attached PWS and must include the following:

Interested Vendors shall at a minimum, provide the following information in the initial paragraph of the submission:

Name of Company Address Point of Contact Phone Number Fax Number Email address Company Business Size and Status (For VOSB and SDVOSBs, proof of SBA certification.) NAICS code(s) Socioeconomic data Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number Existing Contractual Vehicles (GWAC, FSS, or MAC)

Provide a summary of your capability to meet the requirements contained within the draft PWS for the following areas:

What methodology would you recommend for migration from BOSS-E and MBMS to VA-EISS? Summary of your technical capability to meet the requirements, including specific experience sustaining and enhancing applications/systems in the memorials space of similar size and complexity to VA s MBS Product Line as described in the draft PWS. Capabilities, including specific experience, executing different release schedules in an agile environment for multiple projects concurrently within a large, complex program of similar size and complexity to VA s MBS Product Line. Experience and specific experience working with cloud-based technologies as well as client server legacy technologies. Experience with GIS technologies and integrations.

Corporate experience or expertise in performing these services and specific examples or references. Specific examples or references provided must include the agency, point of contact, dollar value, and contract number.

For SDVOSB/VOSB vendors: Your company s intent and ability to meet the set aside requirement in accordance with VAAR 852.219-73 (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) VA Notice of Total Set-Aside For Certified SDVOSBs and 13 CFR §125.6, which states the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to the prime for contract performance to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database (excluding direct costs to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and the SDVOSB/VOSB does not provide the service, such as airline travel, cloud computing services, or mass media purchases). When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

Your response shall include information as to available personnel and financial resources; full names of proposed team members and the PWS requirements planned to be subcontracted to them, which must include the prime planned percentage or the names of the potential team members that may be used to fulfill the set aside requirement.

Has the draft PWS provided sufficient detail to describe the technical requirements that encompass the software development and production operations support services to be performed under this effort.

______ YES _______ NO (if No, answer question f)

If NO , please provide your technical comments/recommendations on elements of the draft PWS that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost effective effort.

Responses are due no later than 2:00PM EST, July 9, 2026, via email to Sarah Kuna, Contract Specialist at Sarah.Kuna@va.gov and Dana Newcomb, Contracting Officer at Dana.Newcomb@va.gov. Please note Memorials Integration Services and Innovation in the subject line of your response. Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. The email file size shall not exceed 5 MB.

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